Hit-and-run crash on PCH in Pacific Palisades sends car into ocean; 2 arrested

by: Cameron Kiszla, Gil Leyvas, with reporting by Sam Bader and Elizabeth Chapman

Posted: Mar 17, 2022 / 10:50 PM PDT

Up to date: Mar 17, 2022 / 10:57 PM PDT

Successful-and-run crash on the Pacific Coast Freeway within the Pacific Palisades despatched a automotive careening into the ocean and resulted in two arrests, officers stated.

The crash, which occurred simply earlier than 10 p.m. within the 17300 block of West Pacific Coast Freeway, could have concerned as much as three autos, in response to Officer Madison of the Los Angeles Police Division.

Aerial footage from Sky5 confirmed one broken car nonetheless within the roadway, with what seemed to be one other car within the surf.

The third car was not current on the scene, and Madison confirmed that two individuals had been arrested shortly after the crash.

It seems that the particular person or individuals who had been within the automotive that fell into the water should have gotten out beforehand or rapidly afterward, as Supervisor Pittman of the Los Angeles County Fireplace Division stated a lifeguard help was canceled, as nobody was within the water.

Madison had no data on any accidents.